Physalis leptophylla
Physalis leptophylla
- Native to:
- Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © mahinda (iNaturalist #202178003)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Physalis
- Species:
- Physalis leptophylla
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist medium.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash